Riots in St Petersburg Amid Student Protests
Alarm gripped St Petersburg as police warned home owners to ready guards amid mass arrests after protests for rights. Cossacks rode to Tsarskoe-Selo while rioters clashed with police injuring students and bystanders. one official noted 1000 arrests including 350 women students.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Tsarkoye-Selo
Winter Palace
Rai
Tsarskoe-Selo
Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan
M. Bogollepoff
Karpevich
Explosion Claims Nine Lives and 52 Injured in Ice Gorge Incident
Report states a certificate of inspection hung in the engine room since the blast. Nine killed and 52 injured. Monona Iowa March 20. Mr and Mrs A W Campbell returning from Volney were caught in a surge of water from a broken ice gorge on the Yellow river. Campbell escaped, wife drowned.
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Bis Wit
Monona
A. W. Campbell
Volney
Yellow River
Campbell
Doctor Beck Faces Second Trial for Barton Killing
Greensburg Indiana March 20 Dr Conde Beck stands trial for the second time in the murder of William H Barton at Waynesburg on Oct 18 Beck claims Barton fired first and Beck shot in self defense Jurors were rejected for death penalty scruples and the venire of 50 was exhausted before a jury was formed
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Greensburg
Ind
Conde Beck
Hreuit
Wfe
Liberty
William H. Horton
Waynesburg
Barston
Saimy Place
Barton
Beck
Columbus
Grace Coke
Newbern
Victims Found Dead Along Mississinewa River
A person was found dead yesterday along the Mississinewa River near the same locality where James Costello was found dead Monday. Authorities are investigating both cases.
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Mississinewa
James Costello
Tragic Death When Tree Falls in Kendallville Area
Kendallville Indiana March 20 William Beam 25 of Cromwell was killed instantly while felling timber he was crushed under a falling tree Beam was unmarried and unnamed witnesses reported the accident occurred on a rural job site near Cromwell in this county.
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Kendallville
Ind
Willam Beam
Cromwell
County
Tlinder
TOO MANY WIVES A Logansport Man Faces Bigamy Charge
Logansport Indiana March 20 William Isaacs a Panhandle fireman has been arrested on bigamy charges and jailed Alleged wife No 1 aged 32 resides with two children in North Logansport while alleged wife No 2 formerly Miss Edwards aged 18 years whom Isaacs married last January at Converse was wed again at the Union hotel in Logansport He traveled between homes offering road duties as excuse.
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Logansport
Ind
William Isaacs
Tse
Miss Edwards
Isoacs
Converse
Union
Uie
Farmer Boy Seeks Revenge in Winchester Shooting
In Winchester Tennessee on March 20 E D Brannan city recorder was shot twice in the street by farmer boy assailant Dude Shadow. Shadow had been fined by Brannan for fighting with some Negroes and fled after shooting. Officers pursued and captured Shadow as he tried to swim the creek. Brannan’s condition is reported as serious but improving.
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Winchester
Tenn
E. D. Brannan
City Recorder
Dude Shadow
Brannan
Shadow
Desperadoes Escape Pursued by Sheriff’s Posse
Desperadoes from Red Rock are tracked to the home of a man named Cunningham in Pawnee Oklahoma. Deputy Johnson is wounded fatally by Ben Cravens who along with a partner fled toward Black Bear creek timber. Excitement runs high and vigilant pursuit continues.
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Pawnee
O. T
Foster
Noble County
Red Rock
Cunningham
Johnson
Ben Cravens
Cravens
Black Bear Creek
A Determined Strike
Naples reports twenty five hundred dock laborers refuse to discharge the French steamer Massilia arriving March 14 from New York. Workers threaten to halt all harbor work at Marseilles and Naples until the Massilia is discharged.
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Naples
Massilila
Marseilles
New York
Marcelites
Massiliia
Boiler Explosion Inquest Question Inspector Record
Chicago March 20 inquest into the Doremus laundry boiler blast heard sensational testimony from Gustav Pollack. The evidence challenged Proprietor F. Doremus assertion that the boiler had been inspected, suggesting possible oversight.
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Chicago
Gustav Pollack
Doremus
F. Doremus
Boller
Plans for Southern Indiana Teachers Meeting Held in Seymour
Seymour Indiana March 20 The program for the Southern Indiana Teachers association annual meeting to be held April 4 5 and 6 has been issued and local committees prepare to entertain 1500 visitors. Delegations from Terre Haute Jeffersonville New Albany Columbus Shelbyville Franklin Salem Aurora and other places will attend.
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Seymour
Ind
Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Terre Haute
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Columbus
Shelbyville
Franklin
Salem
Aurora
Couldn't Bear Opposition. Hilledale Tragedy at Farm Near Were
May Spurgeon, daughter of a prosperous farmer near Were Indiana, shot herself after her father opposed her courting a local youth. The bullet pierced just below the heart and lodged in the back, proving fatal.
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Hilledale
Ind
Spurgeon
Were
Zerelda Wallace Dies. Indiana Temperance Leader Passes
Zerelda Wallace a prominent Indiana temperance advocate died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Cataract near Spencer. She was 83 and will be buried beside Gov David Wallace at Crown Hill. Remains were brought to Indianapolis and taken to Central Christian church.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Zerelda G. Wallace
John Steiner
Cataract
Spencer
Ind
Funeral marks long service of Mrs Wallace and Wallace kin
Funeral services honored Mrs. Wallace a charter church member for about six decades. Prof. F. R. Benton of Butler University delivered the sermon. She left two children and three grandchildren, with General Lew Wallace as her stepson. Zerelda Sanders wed David Wallace in 1836. he later served as Indiana lieutenant governor and governor and congressman, sharing in a public life through triumphs and trials.
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Wallace
4. R. Benton
Butle
University
Indiana
Congress
Town Suffers Major Fire Loss in Madisonville
Madisonville Kentucky reports a fire last night causing 125000 to 150000 dollars in damage. Two Holloman tobacco factories and several residences burned. Waterworks and fire protection are lacking, and the town narrowly escaped total destruction.
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Madisonville
Holloman & Son
Secret strike debate shifts to President Mitchell
The note suggests some operators consider a strike a calamity and that officials’ views may push the issue of a girl to annihish toward President Mitchell for resolution.
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Peale Tee Ae
Aanish
Mitchell
Help 18 Needed Village in Destitution After Fire
Governor Durbin received a telegram from Memphis Clark county reporting a fire that destroyed 25 residences six stores a creamery a sawmill box factory and stove factory. One hundred nine destitute people lack food clothing bedding or shelter prompting expected state aid. Relief committee chairman E Hawes asks for assistance.
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Indianapolis
Durbin
Memphis
Clark County
Death of Wilson Raley in Sullivan sparks theft fears
Sullivan Ind March 20 Wilson Raley 75 was found dead in bed at his home near New Lebanon with heart disease listed as the probable cause. He was known for converting incoming money into gold coins hidden around his farm. $850 in gold previously stolen from a tin can cache in his corncrib. Additional hidden money is suspected buried on the property.
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Sullivan
Ind
Wilson Raley
New Lebanon
Raley
A Gay Deceiver Trial in Indianapolis
Frank Hamilton faces grand larceny charges in a criminal court with Anna Hell as the prosecuting witness. Hell alleges Hamilton lured her to the Fields hotel on Georgia street promising a Chicago marriage, detained her a week, and fled with about $200.
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Indianapolis
Frank Hamilton
Anna Hell
Hamilton
Fields
Georgia Street
Chicago
Elopement Tops Huntington Farm News
Huntington Ind March 30 Grant Beeching and Mrs Moses Batson eloped from the city. Beeching worked as a farmhand on the Batson farm and fled while Batson was away. They reportedly sold a cow two calves and other property before departing.
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Huntington
Ind
Grant Beeching
Moses Batson
Beeching
Batson
Death of Rev. Father Just in Austin Texas
Information reports the accidental death of Rev. Father Just, formerly of St. Mary’s Church in Michigan City, in Austin Texas. The Fort Wayne diocese priest died from a fall that broke his neck.
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Michigan City, Inc
Austin
Tex
Father Just
Mary's Church
City
Fort Wayne
Authorities Investigating Marion Soldier Home Case
Marion Indiana March 20 authorities probe a report from the Soldiers Home involving David Moore. Investigators work to determine circumstances and any links to a broader inquiry at the facility.
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Marion
Ind
David Moore
The
Soldiers’ Home
Wes
Two Boys and a Gun In Accident Wounds 12 Year Old
Logansport Indiana March 19 A playmate mishandled a small file and a gun discharged striking John Marter aged 12 in the head. The bullet penetrated the brain and the boy remains living but wholly paralyzed.
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Logansport
Ind
John Marter
Mrs Foreman Rescued From Suicide Attempt
In Newcastle Indiana on March 19 Mrs Davi Foreman attempted suicide by hanging and was unconscious when her grandson cut her down. Medical help was called and she was stabilized for treatment.
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Newcastle
Ind
Davi! Foreman
Harrison Will Filed for Probate as Executor Named
Indianapolis March 20. The will of the late General Harrison, dated April 20 1899 and codicil Feb 13 1901, was filed for probate by W H H Miller. Union Trust Co is executor. Estate valued around 375000 with extensive entailed provisions for two children Russell B Harrison and Mrs Mary Harrison McKee and grandchildren. The wife may elect one third and receive specific bequests including 125000 in trust and 16000 absolute. Various gifts listed to Elizabeth Lynjamin McKee Mary Lodge McKee Martha Clarrison William H Glavelson sisters Bettie H Eaton Annuity and charitable gifts to Indianapolis Orphan Asylum Eleanor Hospital Fresh Air Mission and others. Covered property value 40000 North Delaware street.
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Indianapolis
General Harrison
W. H. H. Miller
Union Trust Company
Elizabeth Harrison
Delaware Street
Elizabeth
Lynjamin H. McKee
Mary Lodge McKee
Navajo Trespass Report At Grand Canyon Forest Reserve
Washington reports that Interior Commissioner Jones orders Indian Agent Hazlitt to secure the return of Navajo Indians trespassing on the Grand Canyon forest reserve in Arizona. Hazlitt cites hunger and fear of losing flocks as motives, with locals alleging white designs behind the move.
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Washington
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jones
Hazlitt
Fort Defiinee Reservation
Ariz
Grand Canyon Forest Reserve
Haslitt
Pension Bill for Ex Queen Liiliukalani Proposed in Legislature
Honolulu reports a bill introduced to grant ex Queen Liiliukalani an annual pension of 12000 dollars during her lifetime. Observers expect Lilinokalani to receive a pension as all political parties pledged support.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Liiliuokalani
Lilinokalani
Missing bonds blamed on bank cashier in Niles incident
George Graham of Berrien Springs came to Niles to claim $90,000 in negotiable U S bonds held in a rented strong box at the suspended First National bank. The bonds disappeared with Cashier Johnson, and the bank declines responsibility for the loss.
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Niles, Mich
George Graham
Berrien Springs
First National Bank
United States
Johnson
Andrew Walk Charged With Infanticide In Brasil Indiana
Andrew Walk of Caseyville was brought to Brasil by Detective Waiton on charges of responsibility for an infanticide uncovered in Farmer Archer's family burying grounds.
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Brasil
Ind
Andrew Walk
Caseyville
Waiton
Archer
Town Fire Devastates Jeffersonville Outlying Village
Jeffersonville Indiana March 19 A blaze destroyed Memphis village in Clark County near Jeffersonville nearly wiping it out. Seventy five dwellings burned leaving only ten standing as hundreds homeless with no fire protection and little insurance. Many residents seek work elsewhere while Postmaster T T Wier salvaged supplies and set up a temporary office.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Memphis
Clark County
Hawes
Louisville
Elam Guernsey
T. T. Wier
Two Foolish Girls Endurance Attempt Near Vincennes
In Vincennes Indiana Lillian Davis and Etlen Brunner recently released from jail attempted suicide by leaping into the Wabash river. Davis was rescued after disappearing in 15 feet of water with a companion catching her by the hair. Brunner, shaken by the act, chose not to jump and remained on shore. Davis suffered head bruises from river stones after the plunge.
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Vincennes
Ind
Lillian Davis
Etlen Brunner
Davis
Brunner
Indiana man in Terre Haute faces murder charge in fatal shooting
Terre Haute report says Charles Rogers, who killed his father in law Milburn Baty and wounded his wife, was moved from Indianapolis for safety. He has been indicted for first degree murder. the wife remains in a dangerous hospital condition with doubtful recovery.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Chas. Rogers
Milburn Baty
Indianapolis
Rogers
Ray case: Judge Quashes Habeas Writ, Ray Sent to Prison
In Greenfield Indiana Judge Edward W Felt quashed the writ of habeas corpus in the George M Ray case. Ray must now go to the state prison while his appeal to the supreme court proceeds. Sheriff Luther will take him to prison immediately and attorneys will pursue the appeal.
Will of Harry Neal Left to Logansport Home for the Friendless
The will of Harry Neal, who died last week in Denver, Colorado, was admitted to probate yesterday. His estate valued at 25000 dollars is left without reservation to the Logansport Home for the Friendless, to which Neal formerly resided and was closely connected.
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Logansport
Ind
Harry Neal
Denver
Col
Neal
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Chronic Scrofula Sores
A letter from Silas Vernooy of Wawarsing New York describes a daughter plagued by scrofula with sores on face and head. After one bottle, and six in total, the sores healed and the face remained clear with no recurrence. The report claims permanent relief across ages.
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Hood
Silas Vernooy
Wawarsing
N. Y
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises a True Cure Solved
A historic ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure and urges readers to ask their druggist for it today and accept no substitute, promising guaranteed relief through this patent remedy.
Speculation on Disposition of President Harrison Property
Indianapolis March 19 Before the General Harrison family leaves the city a meeting will read the late president's will before probate. The will lies in a Fletcher National bank safe with other papers. W H H Miller will likely file it soon. It was written in 1899 before his Paris trip. Provisions are unknown but likely fair to beneficiaries. The trust may favor Elizabeth Harrison and grandchildren of the Harrisons and the McKee and Hare families.
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Txe
Indianapolis
General Harrison
Fletcher National Bank
W. H. H. Miller
Harrison
Paris
Elizabeth
Russell Harerison
McKee
Tragedy in Brazil as youth shoots fiancée then himself
Garfield Tribble aged 21 fatally wounds Stella Snow 17 in Brazil Indiana. He dies an hour later. Miss Snow, engaged and three years together, was being courted. she declined his attentions and remains alive but not expected to recover.
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Brazil
Ind
Garfield Tribble
Stella Snow
Tribble
Miss Snow
Farmer Dies After Sleeping On Train Tracks In Indiana
In Vincennes Indiana on March 19 Joseph Norman a farmer near Emison station was struck and killed by an Evansville and Terre Haute train. Authorities believe he may have been intoxicated and dozed on the rail as the engine could not stop in time.
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Vincennes
Ind
Joseph Norman
Emison Station
This County
Evansville
Terre Haute
Settlement Delayed as Wage Talks Stall in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Ind March 19 no agreement reached by the scale committees of operators and miners. It is doubtful whether the wage settlement will be decided before Friday and the ongoing talks pause with no clear resolution in sight.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Pickpockets Take $200 From Ingalls Merchant
Jesse Roberto, a local merchant, was relieved of $200 on a crowded Union Traction car returning from Anderson. The incident occurred as the car filled with passengers in Ingalls, Indiana, on March 19.
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Ingalls
Ind
Jesse Roberto
Union Traction
Anderson
McFeeley Advanced to Captaincy, Philippine Service
Congressman Steele reports Lieutenant Harry B. McFeeley, serving in the Philippines, has been advanced to the rank of captain. The notification came from Marion, Indiana, on March 19.
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Marion
Ind
Steele
Harry B. McFeeley
Philippines
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